Simplified Universal Grading of Lumbar Spine MRI Degenerative Findings: Inter-Reader Agreement of Non-Radiologist Spine Experts.

Nityanand P MiskinZacharia IsaacYi LuMelvin C MakhniDanielle L SarnoTimothy R SmithJay M ZampiniJacob C Mandell

Published in: Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) (2021)

A simplified universal grading system of lumbar spine MRI degenerative findings is newly described. Use of this multidisciplinary grading system in the assessment of clinically relevant degenerative changes revealed moderate to substantial agreement among non-radiologist spine physicians. This standardized grading system could serve as a foundation for interdisciplinary communication.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
primary care
diffusion weighted imaging
magnetic resonance
quality improvement